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Nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains in New Mexico and a short drive from Santa Fe’s downtown is Ten Thousand Waves Japanese Spa and Resort. A luxury mountain spa that feels like a Japanese onsen, this coming year the spa will celebrate its 38th year. “The Waves,” as the locals call ... Read More
- Published in Spa Highlights
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Microblading is a popular eyebrow service for spa and permanent makeup clients. The service creates the look of individual eyebrow hairs with cosmetic tattooing; it is used to enhance the eyebrows and make them appear fuller. The results are not as long-lasting as traditional permanent makeup, which allows for some flexibility to update eyebrows as ... Read More
- Published in Skin Care
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A new study indicates that the earth’s healing energy may relieve common pain issues and energy drain that often lead to premature burnout among massage therapists. The study was conducted with 16 massage therapists at the Chopra Center for Wellbeing in Carlsbad, California and revealed a sharp difference in how the therapists felt and functioned ... Read More
- Published in In The News
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Spa Mirbeau, a day resort conveniently located at Crossgates Mall by The Mirbeau Companies, celebrated a year of bringing balance to its clients in the Capital Region of Albany, New York. On November 15, 2018, Spa Mirbeau hosted an anniversary celebration where it officially launched Mirbeau Exclusives body care and gift collections while giving thanks ... Read More
- Published in Awards and Celebrations
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For 25 years, Hutchinson Consulting has been the hospitality industry’s most trusted executive search and recruiting firm, matching the best candidates with the finest four- and five-star resorts. December 1, 2018, following a year of unprecedented growth, the company announced the launch of a new division, Spa Pro Connect, created to further support client needs ... Read More
- Published in In The News
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In October 2018, Nancy Rodriguez-Falero was named spa director of the award-winning SiSpa at Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa in Florida. She brings a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise to her role at the world-class seaside sanctuary. Rodriguez-Falero, a Florida native, has enjoyed a successful career in spa and wellness, ... Read More
- Published in New Faces and Spaces
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The first few steps into color cosmetics do not have to be big. In fact, simple makeup additions to retail – or enhancements to current services, like facials or eyebrow treatments – can be a good place to start for professionals who are ready to venture out and see their businesses grow. For those who are not ready to bring on the full suite of cosmetic services, there is a simple solution available to increase retail opportunities dramatically in the treatment room. Read More
- Published in Makeup Matters
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Offering a broad range of skin care products is a great way for a spa to increase its retail revenue. Types of products to focus on include: facial care for antiaging, preventative maintenance, body products, sunscreen, multifunctional skin care, and products for men and millennials. It may also be a good idea to consider the growing market for niche, organic, and all-natural product alternatives. Read More
- Published in Business
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It’s been said an image is worth a thousand words. In the case of the spa, a client’s first consultation and first before pictures can even be worth thousands of dollars in immediate and future revenue. There are some straightforward principles a professional can follow to monitor most present skin conditions and, often, the client’s ... Read More
- Published in Choosing Products & Equipment
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I still remember the first time I dropped wax in a client’s hair. “Don’t be silly. Of course, I won’t have to cut it out,” I tried to convince myself – but my stomach churned with anxiety. This was not something we covered in aesthetics school. I would have remembered a class on removing wax ... Read More
- Published in Hair Removal
